17 problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2008 Lexus IS250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have bought this car 3 weeks ago and it was 75k mile and originally had 151k miles according to the report off the Lexus website.
The dashboard and side panels are melting and very sticky. Had to buy a cover for dashboard to prevent the shiny part from hitting the windshield.
The "vsc" warning light has been coming on and staying on since November 2017. I have read that many Lexus is 250 cars are having the same issue. The car seems to be driving fine for now but there has to be a reason for the warning light. If so many other cars have this issue, I'm wondering if it's a manufacture error?? the warning lights comes on as soon as the engine starts and it does not go out.
Strong gas smell inside car. Driving idiling at a stand stilland while car is then turned off after running also another problem related or not but showing up at the same time was a bad odor not the smell of gas but the smell of rotten eggs is present after the car excellerates the smell is strong and pungent inside vehicle also.
A latent defect in the dashboard and side door panels melt or degrade upon prolonged exposure resulting in a sticky, reflective goo that reduces visibility. The increased glare has become a safety issue. Lexus has refused my claim and will not repair my vehicle.
I have been experiencing this issue since I bought the car, Lexus keeps telling me that my engine is fine and they have tested it etc, however it comes to a dead stop and won't go I keep pressing the gas but it hesitates really bad close to be hit by oncoming cars on a daily basis.
Takata recall recall was issued on may 2016, and no remedy has been given to owners yet. Also dashboard was recalled for replacement as they became sticky / melted and at times produce glare. Local Lexus dealer approved replacement in October 2015, and still have not received the dashboards for replacement. Contacted Lexus corporate directly, but did not receive any specific set time for the availability of the part.
Door panels are melting. Lexus corporate will not fix the issue of all door panels melting inside the car. Lexus did however fix the dashboard but does not want to fix the door panels. Door panels feel like play dough sticky and its shape is being destroyed gradually as being used daily.
The dashboard is melting. It is extremely tacking to the touch, attracting dust and debris (which cannot, then, be cleaned off).
I contacted Lexus of savannah, GA. About my dash and door panels were dissolving/disintegrating and told that both items are on a recall list and that I would be put on a recall list to be put on their list to be repaired, that was in Dec. 2014. I have been in contact with Lexus of savannah, GA. And cooperate headquarters numerous times since then and have been told that they didn't know when it would be repaired, last call to the headquarters was yesterday and was told the same. The glare from the dash has become so dangerous that I am concerned that I will have a wreck and be injured or killed from this problem. My car is a 2008 Is250 Lexus. I would greatly appreciate it if there is any way that you can speed up their repair on my car. Even though it is dangerous to drive I have no other choice. I am sending documentation and can send if necessary.
"takata recall" the second day I bought my car it has been giving me problems. I have had to replace my engine/motor not long after I purchased my car. I'm still having the same problems with my car and new motor. It runs hot and I have brought it to 6 different mechanic as well as to the Lexus dealership multiple times and I have had to pay out of pocket for a lot of things. I also went on Lexus. Com and found out that my car is a lemon buy back and was never told by the dealership I bought it from or the Lexus dealership in baton rouge louisiana that it was a lemon. I had to fund out on my own. It very wrong that I bought a car and not told my anyone how the car is a lemon.
Heat causes the dashboard and door panels to melt. The dashboard when melted causes a glare on the windshield, that makes it hard to see objects on the road.
Dash looks like it is melting and door panels are soft and tacky.
Dashboard is sticky and scuffs if you touch it and so are the door panels. If your nail touches it, it digs a deep hole. Something sticky and unsafe sweats from the black part.
Dashboard starts to get really shiny and sticky when the car is out in the sun, either driving or when parked. After temperature in the car and on the dash return to a more moderate temperature, the dashboard is no longer shiny, but it is tacky. Problem is when the dashboard is out in the sun and it gets shiny. This causes a fairly bad glare on the front windshield since the sun is reflecting off the dashboard and on to the front windshield. At times it is hard to determine what is in front of you if the dashboards glare reflects the sun in a certain way. There a few occasions when the dashboard glare was so severe, you could only see out of 2/3 of the front windshield when driving. Door panels also exhibit the same behavior and can cause issues when trying to change lanes since the reelection off the top of the door panel makes it hard to see the car in the lane next to you and also make its hard to see the side view mirror with out glare from the door panel reelecting in the mirror. Fortunately this has not lead to any accidents, but the car we use is our secondary car and is hardly used throughout the year.
Cam gear problems. When start the engine, there was a rattle sound for a second, this problem had been recall for Lexus is350 but not Is250!!!!! and there are thousands of Is250 owners complaint the same problem as is350, this problem may stop the engine while running, which is very dangerous. . Read more...
2 months after my warranty ended my touch screen went out. I talk with my service representative at northside Lexus and he told me unfortunately the only resolution was to replace it but it would cost 50% of the labor and parts. I told him this was a defective item due to the screen suddenly went out while I was starting the car. For a 30k vehicle, you would think that Toyota would own up to this issue and the other issue I complained on with the melting of the interior doors and dashboard. I thought the dealership since they had numerous complaints would be loyal to their customers would step in and say they would take care of it but silly me who thought there is still some loyalty in this world. My family has bought 6 new Lexus vehicles and all was happy until we slowly started seeing different issues arise. I guess Toyota and northside Lexus doesn't mind loosing loyal customers!.